One month late, but better than never

As I was out of town for a good part of May, I was unable to really blog. Well, that's a lie - I had internet connection, but I was lazy. More busy than lazy really. It sounds like I'm making excuses, but really I was busy. Learning about life as an Airport Operations Crewmember for JetBlue is extensive and intense. Good thing, though, because it makes that first day a little less intimidating. A little less.

Some things to know about Orlando, or what I saw of Orlando:
1. Walgreens has everything you could ever need. From sunscreen to snacks, notebooks to postcards, toiletries to mini highlighters. Walgreens is my new favorite store...
2. If you are fair-skinned, like me, you need to wear sunscreen everywhere, and I mean EVERYWHERE! There is the potential to burn in the 15 minutes it takes you to walk from your hotel to Chili's and back. I am speaking for experience. Sadly, I am not exaggerating - I wish I was. I guess I'm just that white.
3. It is humid. You hear about how humid it is, but it's even more humid than that. And we were there in early May. Imagine what it would be like if it was the middle of summer...
4. It is hard to see an alligator in it's "natural" environment. I kept looking, as Florida is apparently full of gators, but I did not see one strolling across the street, and I did not see one on the side of the road with it's jaws wide open, as the various shuttle drivers told us they had seen.
5. TGIF has the most delicious ribs. You would not think it, but if you are hungry in Orlando you should go to TGIF. Or anywhere I suppose. Surprisingly good.

We'll call those the top five tidbits to know about Orlando, but that's mostly if you go to Orlando for training or work and are looking for a few bits of information or advice. Walking is also a great way to get around if you are staying close enough to the restaurants and stores. The evening is truly the time to walk about.

Things I've learned the first week or two on the job (and for the record, these are personal opinions and general observations, not those of JetBlue):
1. There are appropriate things to use the seat-back pocket for, which include: temporary holding your water bottle, temporary storing your magazine, temporary place to put your trash.
2. There are inappropriate things to use the seat-back pocket for, which include: dirty diapers, used gum on the safety cards, and squishy napkins or tissues.
3. Cleaning the airplanes is fun - who would have known?
4. Those two dollar headsets apparently are disposable, as many people leave them behind.
5. All those magazines, books, and other reading materials left on airplanes are stored in the office for the reading pleasure of the crew. As a result, we are more informed about the world of pop culture and current events (more so pop culture).

Apparently I'm a fan of listing things in fives today. And telling people about how awesome JetBlue is.

If you are jetting anytime soon through Portland International Airport, and it's a night flight (which means you're either heading to New York or coming in from Long Beach/New York, see if I'm working and maybe I'll be able to round up a pair of wings for you ;)